Jon & Kate Plus Eight

I have been enjoying the Jon & Kate Plus Eight show on TLC for a while now. It has been fun watching the kids all grow and learn and seeing how the parents deal with such a large family. This is one of the reality shows that does seem more “real” because you see the kids being real kids and you see the parents being real parents. It is not to say that some of it is not more “unreal” to me since they have had a lot of opportunities because of the show, but the actual people are what counts.

When the rumors and pictures about Jon came up recently and I saw Kate on the various shows it was hard to watch. Not nearly as hard though as their season premiere the other night. While watching it I just kept cringing. I felt so bad watching all of this happening to this family that I had grown attached to via television. I kept waiting for a happy ending or some glimmer of hope but it never came. Fathoming how their lives have changed during the course of the show and how there are such negatives that go along with all those positives is hard to do. Jon and Kate just seem to both be hurting and struggling right now. It is not my place to pass any judgment on either. The only thing I can do is hope that they are able to work through their struggles and go on to be a happy family together. Being married to Hubby for 17+ years, we have had many ups and downs. Luckily we have been able to weather those storms and I hope that Jon and Kate will be able to do the same.

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justicecw

I agree that it is not anyone’s place to pass judgement on them. I am a fan of the show and I just find the situation to be sad.
jodifur

I just think they should step back from the show and concentrate on their family
Linda

I’ve never watched this show and I don’t intend to start. It’s sad what’s happening but this seems to be what happens on most of the reality shows following real people.
Superjaxster

Maybe this is a sign that they should take a break from the show for a while until they are in a stable situation, whatever that may turn out to be. It is a sad situation for all involved, but it is easy to see how all that fame would get hard to manage… and the kids are the ones who ultimately suffer the most.
ConnieFoggles

I haven’t watched it in forever but just had to see it last night. All I can say is that it was sad, plain and simple, sad. They seem defeated so I really do hope that they give their marriage a chance. But who knows, maybe they have already?
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Peggy

They really need to step back from the show.
What saddens me is they have a big family ,Jon wants to step away from the show and Kate doesn’t.
Like Jon also said he quit his job ,I feel a man needs work to provide for his family and he is with the kids all the time. Kate now travels ,promoting her book.
Money isn’t everything,your family is.
foamfan

It probably won’t be too many years, before the kids start writing those “Mommie Dearest” types of books…
Monica

I have never watched this show but I have to say that they have opened themselves up to scrutiny by the public and the press. I think they should step out of the limelight and concentrate on their family. I usually don’t believe everything in the news but those poor kids shouldn’t be subjected to that kind of spotlight.
Lori

I’ve never watched the show, but I always thought it should be the last thing they should do. It’s hard to raise two kids in a relationship let alone eight and a camera crew. I hope they can do something that will be good for the kids.
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LaVonne

I am hooked on this show too. I stayed up late Monday to watch the season premiere hoping that things were better than the tabloids seemed to indicate. I didn’t get much hope. I actually wish they would just end the show and work on their marriage. Jon doesn’t seem to want to do the show and if it isn’t working for them then give it up. Most days I actually don’t even like Kate, unfortunately. I hope their marriage works out.
Betty N

I have never watched the show…but whatever they do, the children and the marriage should be the first priority.. Money and fame can’t ever make up for what may be lost if they continue
DG

I am a fan of the show and don’t ever put down these people. They have 8 mouths to feed so I don’t know why everyone freaks out about the freebies and money they get. Whatever. I feel really bad for the situation the family is going through though. That season premiere was so awkward and disheartening :(

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auntrene

I watched it the first night of the season and have decided for now I will not be watching it anymore this season. Shows that make me cry and sad… just aren't worth it to me.
I spent the whole time thinking.. Turn off the Tv.. but couldn't.. I wish TLC had not shown it at all that night.
So sad for their family..

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Shooting Stars Mag

I know what you mean. It's so awful with everything that's happening. I really hope they can make it through. Their kids are absolutely adorable, I have to say though.

-Lauren